General information

Visit the Bethlehem Area Public Library at 11 E. Church St. (main) or- 400 Webster St. (SouthSide branch) or 2740 Fifth St. (Coolidge) or visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuAN4Af6kv3jQl1us_WkWQ/featured and www.bapl.org/events/categories/virtual-events for a variety of items. For hours, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 (main-11 W. Church St.) or 610-867-7852- 400 Webster St. (SouthSide branch) or 484-892-6267 (Coolidge). Chat service and general information: visit www.bapl.org (main) or at www.facebook.com/paBAPL or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (SouthSide) or https://www.bapl.org/coolidge/ (Coolidge).

Events are held live and virtually; refer to the BAPL calendar for details. There is a “grab and go” check-out; place books or other items on reserve and pick them up with your library card at the door or inside.

Due to the pandemic: hours, masking and capacity limits may change without prior notice. Check the websites or call via phone.

New places and events:

Preschool storytime on the road. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Crayola Gallery, Banana Factory, 25 E. Third St. First Thursday of the month: Miss Regina from Coolidge Branch; Second Thursday of the month: Miss Joanne en Espanol; Third Thursday of the month: Miss Stephanie from SouthSide branch; Fourth Thursday of the month: Miss Lisa from Arts Quest.

Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/bapl-preschool-storytime-at-the-banana-factory-2-2021-10-21/

Books on The Hill (Stanley and Spiegel Streets, Fountain Hill) stationary bookmobile

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays; 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Closed Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. alternate Fridays /Saturdays.

Information: visit www.bapl.org/books-on-the-hill-rolls-into-fountain-hill/

Main

Wednesday, October 20

Homework help for grades K-12. Moravian College America Reads program provides tutors to help with school assignment questions. No registration required. 4 to 6 p.m. Follow social distancing guidelines; masks are a must. Visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-help-tutoring-for-grades-k-12-at-main-14/

Monday, October 25

Homework help for grades K-12. Moravian College America Reads program provides tutors to help with school assignment questions. No registration required. 4 to 6 p.m. Follow social distancing guidelines; masks are a must. Visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-help-tutoring-for-grades-k-12-at-main-16/

Thursday, October 26

Last day to register for October 28 monthly film club. Email invitations for Zoom will be sent out the day prior to the event. Please check your email spam folder or call the library if you do not see the event invite.

Saturday, October 28

Watch the film “A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night” on your own time on Kanopy. Meet with our virtual film club at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the film on Zoom. For information and to register, visit www.bapl.org/events/virtual-film-club-a-girl-walks-home-alone-at-night-2014/

SouthSide branch

through October

Homework help for grades K-12. 4 p.m. Mondays - Thursdays. Visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-helpers-the-south-side-branch-6/

Try Anytime Storytime at South Side, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily but check webiste to reconfirm). DIY storytime corner for caregivers and kids. Themed books and crafts (changed weekly),11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/try-anytime-storytime-at-south-side-2021-10-016/

through October 28

Try Anytime Storytime at South Side, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily but check webiste to reconfirm). DIY storytime corner for caregivers and kids. Themed books, crafts (change weekly),11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/try-anytime-storytime-at-south-side-2021-10-13/

Wednesday, October 20

Bethlehem Ghosts, stories from the Moravian Book Shop. 7-8 p.m. Register for this Zoom event: /www.bapl.org/events/bethlehem-ghosts/

Homework Helpers, 4 p.m.visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-helpers-the-south-side-branch-5/

Thursday, October 21

Homework help for grades K-12. 4 p.m. visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-helpers-the-south-side-branch-5/

Wednesday, October 27

Great Pumpkin Games. Ages eight and up. STEM activities, games. Build a group catapult and use it to complete a variety of pumpkin challenges. 4 p.m. Must register; visit www.bapl.org/events/time-for-the-great-pumpkin-games-south-side/

October 25 through 28

Homework help for grades K-12. 4 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-helpers-the-south-side-branch-6/

through October 29

DIY Adults Spyider Web centerpiece. Pick up kits at SouthSide while supplies last. All Day through October 29. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/diy-kit-for-adults-spiderweb-centerpiece/

Coolidge branch

Hispanic Heritage Month

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